Visiting Canada Impresses Fulton Editor With Law Order
The Fulton Gazette editor praises Western Canada for strict law observance and orderly society. He notes liquor regulation, church and school prominence, high wheat yields, and generous land offers, with details on homesteading and railway rates to be provided by the Canadian Government Agent.
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Canada
Gazette
Fulton, Nev
Gantada
England
Montid
Western Canada
Laurel Neb
Charles Dickens
A Long Wait
A New Englander returns to Vermont town after years away and learns he has no marriage or inheritance prospects. He and Mary face an uncertain future, waiting for relatives to die so they can be supported.
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Jesse
Vermont
Bill
Yale
St. Tanke
Harvard
Styne
Yale Record
Three Boys Answer Question in School Tale
A proud eight year old recalls only three students who could answer the teacher's question. His mother congratulates him as he names Sam Harris and Harry Stone as the other two who knew the answer. The question was who broke the glass in the back window.
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Sam Harris
Harry Stone
Johnnie
Cheney Co Promises One Hundred Dollar Reward for Cure
Oath by Frank J. Cheney asserts senior status of firm in Toledo Ohio. The firm offers one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by their Catanem Cure. Notary A W Gleason signs December 6 1886. Ad includes testimonials and claim of internal remedy.
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Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cowney & Co
Stunt Phrase Sparks Dental Preservation Debate
A quirky line from the Cleveland Leader questions tooth care habits and criticizes buying tooth powder, reflecting a playful take on dental routines and consumer choices.
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Entist
Cleveland
Taft Wins Illinois With 179318 Plurality In State Race
Returns from county clerks show Taft leading in the Illinois presidential vote with 630020 to Bryan's 450702 and Debs at 845?00. Deneen wins secretary of state by 21622, Rose leads lieutenant governor by 172560, with party splits across counties and third party tallies listed.
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Springfield
Illinois
W. H. Taft
Wees
W. J. Bryan
Eugene W. Chafin
Eugene V. Debs
Soc
August Gilhouse
Soc. Lab
Thomas L. Hisgen
Ind
Daniel B. Turney
United Chris
Thomas FB
Watson
Peo
I. Keeen Css
Taft
Bryan
Elmer A. Perry
Oglesby
Charles S. Deneen
Adlai EB. Stevenson
Daniel R. Sheen
James H. Brower
Gustav A. Jennings
George W. MecCaskrin
Deneen
Stevenson
John G. Oglesby
James A. Rose
Xelpho F. Beidler
Rose
Illinois Official Vote on President Governor and Bond Issue
Official notice urges voters in Illinois to cast ballots on the presidential race, the gubernatorial contest, and a bond issue. Tallies indicate the bond issue totaling 107,891 in some measure.
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Ties. Co
Adams
Alexander
Boone
Calhoun
Clinton
Douglas
DuPage
Ford
Grundy
Hamilton
Hancock
Hardin
Henderson
Henry
Jac Son
Jasper
Jeerson
Jersey
Jo Daviessay
Johnson
Kankakee
Kendall
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Snne
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Logan Mecon
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Marshall
Mason
Masonc
McDonough
eHenry
McLean
Menard
Mercer Tree
Sy Monroe Lie
Montg'm’ry
Morgan
Moultrie
Vie
Peovia
Perry Wee
Tory Pike
Pope Teetee
Wyee
Putnam
Randolph
Richland
Rock Iside
Sangamon
Aed Oe
Schuyler
Shelby
Wee
Stark
St. Clair
Stephenson
Azewell
Union Seers
Sere
Vermilion
Wabas
Warren
Wash'ton
Seers
Wayne
White
Willa
Winnebago
Woodford
Taft
Denean
Majorit
Deneen Claims Senate Control Ahead of Assembly
Gov. Deneen asserts he has won the battle to command the senate organization in the coming general assembly. He cites 20 sure supporters plus six friendly members, totaling 26, enough for a constitutional majority to push his bills through the senate.
Governor claims control of next house
The text notes a claim by the governor to control the next house. It mentions an encounter about introducing to an "old guy" who is the president of the college, with confusion over the president's interest in athletics. The passage is framed as dialogue with Life magazine style commentary.
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Bob
Massive Asbestos Deposit Found on Cyprus Island
Reports indicate over 1000 tons of asbestos were mined from a deposit discovered last year on the island of Cyprus. The find highlights significant mineral resources and potential industrial impact for the region.
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Cyprus
One Kidney Gone
Sylvanus Verrill of Milford Maine reports a severe kidney injury left him paralyzed with painful back and disordered urine. After using Dean's Kidney Pills for three months he regained strength, reduced pain, discarded crutches, and says his kidneys began acting better with complete recovery. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY at 50 cents a box.
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Sylvanus
Verrill
Milford
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Quote from Gesta Romanorum and Emma Nutter ordination at Atlantic City
A fragment notices a Roman emperor's gold sarcophagus inscription about possession and loss. It also reports Miss Emma Nutter being ordained into the ministry at the Methodist Protestant conference in Atlantic City after six years as a licentiate preacher, with a tidy moral reflection on possessions and character.
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The
Gesta Romanorum
Atlantic City
Emma Nutter
Methodist Protestant Conference
Eye salve advertised and cigar claims from old ad copy
Pettit's Eye Salve offered at 25c to relieve tired congested inflamed eyes and eye aches sold by Saduggists or Howard Brorg Buffalo NY. A tongue in cheek line about married life contrasts with Lewis' Single Binder cigars priced higher than other 5c cigars. Your dealer or Lewis' Factory Peoria.
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Pettit
Howard Brorg
Buffalo
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
The
Mix for Rheumatism Remedial Home Mixture
A medicinal advertisement proclaims a whiskey based rheumatism remedy. It prescribes mixing half a pint of whiskey with one ounce Toris Compound and one ounce Syrup Sarsaparilla Compound, with tablespoonful doses before meals and at bedtime.
Misplaced Ads and Witty Quips From Vintage Market
A jumble of old advertisements and quips appears with lines about Yale and Harvard, a cigar dealer from Peoria Illinois, Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, Allen's Foot-Ease testimonials, and a jab at accepting favors from disliked people.
Excited Visit After Motor Accident Reported
A member of the Automobile Club of America says BE R. Thomas is doing well after a motor accident. Thomas criticizes bad roads while noting summer country life. A friend who visited from the country recalls dull seasons and recurring mud for cars.
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BE. R. Thomas
Automobile Club of America
Thomas
Philadelphia Bulletin
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